Waterbrook Park, the 140 acre site near junction 10 of the M20 at Ashford, is to see the doubling of HGV parking capacity at the Ashford International Truck stop, as well as new commercial property, retail space and 400 homes.
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The new, larger Ashford International Truck stop, will provide secure daytime and overnight parking for 600 HGVs, when completed.
During the construction programme the existing truck stop will remain operational, helping minimise unlawful HGV parking in and around Ashford.
45 acres of Waterbrook will be developed for 70,000sq ft of new commercial space, alongside the existing Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency offices and planned Jaguar Land Rover dealership. When fully developed the commercial premises will provide employment for around 950 people.
To meet Ashford's growing population, Waterbrook will include 400 new homes, which will be separated from the commercial property by a 13 acre linear park incorporating a small natural lake. A further 25 acres will be left undeveloped and schemes put in place to enhance the local ecology.
Recognising the need for local retail space, Ashford Borough Council has approved plans to develop a food store, as well as drive-through restaurants, plus a petrol filling station.
The proposed retail development will be convenient for residents and businesses at Waterbrook and nearby Finberry residents, providing day-to-day retailing, with a new link road and bridge over the River Stour.
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Jonathan is a Director heading up our Crawley/Gatwick office. He joined DHA in 2005 and has 25 years experience in planning consultancy, having previously worked on major regeneration projects, including the Emirates Stadium, with Hepher Dixon (now Savills) in Milton Keynes and London.
Matthew joined DHA in 2012, having previously worked at Kent County Council. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Geography and was awarded an MSc in Town Planning from the University of Brighton in 2014.
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